Originally Posted by
bigcountry
Well, then how come I get calls all the time trouble shooting someones die, or new rifle they are loading. Or why one day thier reloads shoots well, and next it does not?
These are good and useful tools, but still not part of a basic kit for a new loader. I have been loading for over 40 years (not one of our "shake and bake" experts that we hear from so often). I don't think a new loader needs all of these when they are budgeting to buy their first kits.
The budget would better be allocated to buying the best qualiity gear like a press, scale, and calipers.